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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Released August 2010
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD9 
AnnouncedAugust 2010November 2002Newer by 95 months
Screen dimensions3.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution1150k130kCrisper screen (+1020k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD9 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the SD9.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (230g)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sigma SD9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-08-17 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $3,001